Expert insights on home buying, commission strategies, and navigating the real estate market. Everything you need to know to make informed decisions and save thousands on your home purchase.
Last spring, Anna, a software engineer relocating to Seattle, toured nine homes in one weekend. Each time, her buyer's agent said the same thing: 'If you love it, we'll just go a little over asking.' It sounded simple but in a market where homes were already 15–20% above list, 'just a little' could mean tens of thousands of dollars.
Most home buyers don't realize they can negotiate their real estate agent's commission and get a portion of that commission back as a buyer rebate. With the right approach, commission rebates can save you thousands in closing costs, giving you more flexibility in your home purchase.
How our frustrating home buying experiences led us to build a platform that finally puts buyers first. Like most people, our first home buying experience started with excitement and ended with frustration. We found an agent who seemed professional enough, but quickly realized he was little more than a paperwork processor.
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